 Bad Catalytic Converter, Driving - Good or Bad Idea? |
 May 20, 2007 - 12:14 AM
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So I'm throwing a CEL which, according to the dealer, is "catalyst efficiency below threshold". The mechanic told me the catalytic converter is bad and they're getting me a new one under warranty. Great. They told me I can drive the car around normally without a problem for the next week or two while I the part comes in... How safe am I really? I was racing a Civic Si turbo at the track the other day and after I beat him, he goes to me - "hey, you should tune your car, it's running very rich". My car is tuned, though. And I'm sure the reason he said that was because I was blowing out what looked like white smoke through my rear view mirror from my exhaust. And I've noticed I've been getting crappy gas mileage since I got the CEL.
Is it bad to drive around with a bad cat? if so, why? Thanks guys. --------------------  |
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JoKeRkId613 Bad Catalytic Converter May 20, 2007 - 12:14 AM
tomazws I thought the cat is a matter of pollution and has... May 20, 2007 - 12:34 AM JoKeRkId613 That's what I thought. I'm harming the env... May 20, 2007 - 12:36 AM Vissi I dont see how it could hurt it, but i know that r... May 20, 2007 - 10:47 AM
bindertch What exactly is the code? If your front O2 sensor ... May 21, 2007 - 6:15 PM  |
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